Tools I'm using (mid-2026)
Writing#
- VS Code for markdown, Vim mode
- Typora for visual preview when typesetting longer pieces —
Obsidianretired, too heavy - iA Writer as a focus environment for long essays
Images#
- Affinity Photo 2 as a Photoshop replacement
- Figma for layout sketches
Sketchretired
Reading#
- Reeder 5 for RSS
- Pocket for triage, then Readwise for things I want to keep —
Instapaperreplaced - Kindle Scribe for long reads
Code#
| Use case | Tool |
|---|---|
| Editor | VS Code + Vim mode |
| Terminal | WezTerm |
| Git GUI | Command line is enough |
| Diff | difftastic |
Next refresh expected August 2026.
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